Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions.
The Specialist Product Engineer (GPA) will be responsible for building high performing and scalable enterprise grade applications. This includes but is not limited to applying critical thinking, design thinking and problem-solving skills in an agile team environment to solve complex technical problems (Front End, Back End and Integration) with high quality solutions & leading all phases of the development lifecycle to deliver. This role will be residing at the Glacier Office in Rosebank, Johannesburg, reporting directly to the Lead Product Engineer in GPA.
Key Outcomes
What will you do?
People
• Coach & mentor other engineers
• Conduct peer reviews, testing, problem solving within and across the broader team
• Provide technical subject matter expertise and support in the attraction and recruitment of Product Engineers for the organization
• Support the people change teams in the design of adoption processes (Customer, Employee & 3rd Party Adoption)
Risk & Governance
• Identify technical risks and mitigate these (pre, during & post deployment)
• Update / Design all application documentation aligned to the organization technical standards and risk / governance frameworks
• Participate in incident management & DR activity – applying critical thinking, problem solving & technical expertise to get to the bottom of major incidents
• Deliver on time & on budget (always)
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualifications and Experience
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Sound decision-making skills
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Degree or Diploma with 5 to 6 years related experience.
Knowledge and Skills
• Business and IT Data Analysis
• Business Requirements Definition
• Quality assurance and testing
• Impact analysis
• IT governance and compliance
Personal Attributes
• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Core Competencies
• Being resilient - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
Turnaround Time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our Commitment to Transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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